Shirley J. Verdon of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at home. Shirley was born September 14, 1923 in Wheeler, WI the daughter of Lewis and Clara (Hetletvet) Schlough. She was a long time member of St. Mary’s Church then St. Ambrose Church. On August 25, 1952 in Kalamazoo Shirley was united in marriage to Lawrence Verdon who preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Teresa Peattie of Alachua, FL and a granddaughter, Nadia Peattie. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Verdon; brother, Glen Schlough; sister, Delores Bixler. A memorial mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s or St. Ambrose Catholic Churches. Arrangements by Parchment Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East "G" Ave. Parchment, MI 49004, (269) 349-7735. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net